As a military dependent, I am always interested in stories relating to historical aspects of the military. I've never read anything about the USO so I was very excited about this novel. It was wonderfully done and I learned a lot, and this story prompted me to research more about the historical aspects!

This was a wonderfully done World War 2 novel and had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed getting to go through this journey. The characters had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed how realistic they were. Joy Callaway has a strong writing style and was glad I got to read this. It uses the romance element perfectly and was glad I got to go on this journey.

The Star of Camp Greene
By: Joy Callaway
Pub Date: May 6, 2025
Publisher: Harper Muse

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I was so excited to get this ARC. I come from a long line of military and following Calla Connolly and her impact with the soldiers at Camp Greene.
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Camp Greene was part of Charlotte, NC in 1918. (Definitely read the author notes) Calla finds herself touring American training camps, hoping to get to the front lines in honor of her fiancé. While at Camp Greene she gets the Spanish flu. She finds her signing talents helping soldiers. Since she is now confined to the camp, her former rival gets to continue her tour.
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She finds love and is entrusted with a secret which she knows will change several lives.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and Calla’s journey. I am familiar with USO tours and I know how if lifted the spirits of so many in harms way for a few minutes or hours.